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as in boiling
having a notably high temperature
the casserole, just out of the oven, was too hot to eat
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as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
this spring it's the cool shades of lipstick that are hot
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as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
was surprised to learn that American jazz has long been hot in Russia
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as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
your hot temper is going to get you in trouble a hot battle for first place in the American League
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as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
we were hot to get the baseball game started and wished it would stop raining
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as in angry
feeling or showing anger
you don't have to get all hot about it
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as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
bought a hot new car that should tear up the roadways
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
since you're guilty as hell, you'd better get a hot lawyer
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as in passionate
having a strong sexual desire
he admitted that the nude photos made him hot
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as in fast
with great speed
workers were working hot and heavy to repair the breach in the levee
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Recent Examples of hot
Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
Seeing Murray use hot packs to keep the knees and ankles warm at halftime helped inspire Braun to use them.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2023
In 2019 Bodin Danielsson and Töres Theorell of Stockholm University studied hot-desking offices that skimped on breakout rooms or otherwise didn't have enough space for everyone to find a work space to their liking, and employees were unhappier with this office type.
—George Musser, Scientific American, 14 Mar. 2023
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If Ronald Logan was the original hot choice for Bridge Guy, as indicated in the search warrant for his property, why didn’t law enforcement pursue him as a person of interest more diligently?
—Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
Seeing Murray use hot packs to keep the knees and ankles warm at halftime helped inspire Braun to use them.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Missouri came out hot in the third quarter, quickly taking a lead.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2023
In 2019 Bodin Danielsson and Töres Theorell of Stockholm University studied hot-desking offices that skimped on breakout rooms or otherwise didn't have enough space for everyone to find a work space to their liking, and employees were unhappier with this office type.
—George Musser, Scientific American, 14 Mar. 2023
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One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.Yasemin Saplakoglu, Scientific American, 3 Mar. 2020
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If candy is still stuck on, pour more boiling water over whatever hasn’t come clean.Washington Post, Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2019
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Starting in the 1990s, modern liquor pioneers such as Austin's Tito's Handmade Vodka, Hye's Garrison Brothers Distillery, Dripping Springs' Treaty Oak Distilling and Waco's Balcones Distilling sparked a revival that continues to expand each year.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This modern approach to branding aligns with Mela’s packaging design showcasing lively drawings of tattoos, including ones of those oblong watermelons, which were designed by an actual tattoo artist.Andrew Watman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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This affordable new collection features a range of fashionable and affordable eyewear options inspired by Kittle’s dynamic and bold persona on and off the field.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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It’s lined with a fuzzy wool blend that will keep your feet warm and cozy while commuting to work or window shopping in the cold, and its fluffy sheepskin detailing adds a touch of fashionable flair.Averi Baudler, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The abuse and neglect have long-lasting effects on an already vulnerable population and have even led to the conviction of some employees for violent crimes, the report says.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Edward Kelley, 35, was found guilty in US District Court in Tennessee of conspiracy to murder federal employees, solicitation of violent crime and threatening a federal official, the department said in a press release.Hanna Park, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps no one was more excited than her son, Michael, who danced in front of her during her 3-minute speech.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The 12-year-old started poking fun at his little brother for being so excited about his new bed.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Another year where society isn’t brave enough to make the correct choice — give Colbert the sexiest man award, dammit!Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Only Joan knows for sure — and she’s come dressed as the world’s sexiest senior executioner.Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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However, what violent extremists perceive as a tacit nod of approval — based on Trump’s own violent rhetoric — could lead to a surge in domestic terrorism in a country that remains anxious, angry and well-armed.Colin P. Clarke, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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But his future was in question after the party suffered its worst election defeat in more than a decade, losing support from voters angry about corruption scandals and the rising cost of living.Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center announced on Wednesday that a new G4-magnitude solar storm is imminent following a recent solar flare and a rapid coronal mass ejection headed toward Earth.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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With the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, this call to action has never been more critical and urgent today.Ed Gaudet, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hot. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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